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This unit focuses on the theoretical components and practical scanning skills of the upper abdominal organs, exploring normal anatomical variants and pathophysiology. Professional attributes and skills will be developed, including respectful and professional communication with patients and colleagues, working collaboratively with autonomy and accountability. Students work collaboratively with peers to analyse real-world case studies and further develop their ability to convey information clearly, concisely and accurately with others. Emphasis is placed on the development of self-management, accountability and responsibility capabilities when working in healthcare teams and communicating respectfully with patients and clients from diverse backgrounds.
SON1102 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound SON1101 Sectional Anatomy and Comparative Imaging 1 SON1201 Sectional Anatomy and Comparative Imaging 2 SON2101 Ultrasound Physics and Instruments
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will develop competence in ultrasound scanning systems in a simulated environment, and competence will be assessed at a novice level (as described by the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry Professional Competency Standards). Regular tests throughout the semester will assess students’ understanding of abdominal pathology and their ultrasound scanning techniques and appearances. Learning activities encourage self-awareness and reflection to support career readiness and lifelong learning.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Knowledge Tests | 40% |
| Report | Written report on common abdominal pathologies | 30% |
| Viva ^ | Scanning skills assessment incorporating simulated professional and respectful interaction with patient(s). | 30% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).
Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).
Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.
Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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